496 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether the safety of students in County Mayo is being compromised due to changes in their school transport provision; the reason for the change in this service; and her further views on whether it is dangerous for juveniles to be in town, unsupervised and left to their own devices, for one hour before school starts each day. [37793/06]

497 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason the collection time for pupils in County Mayo (details supplied) was changed on 7 November 2006, in view of the fact that they are already in the second term of the school academic year; the reason for the time change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37794/06]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 496 and 497 together.

My Department has requested Bus Éireann to provide a report on the background to the case referred to by the Deputy in the details provided. When this report is received and reviewed my Department will advise the Deputy.